The Eutopia Arthouse Film Festival (EAFF) is a non-profit international film exhibition dedicated to fostering artistic exchange and development among young filmmakers. Organized by Queen’s University Belfast and supported by the Queen’s Annual Fund, EAFF places a special emphasis on supporting independent filmmakers who lack substantial financial backing. The festival seeks to highlight films that demonstrate a strong artistic vision and innovative filmmaking techniques, offering a platform for creative works that may otherwise struggle to find exposure in mainstream venues. Through this initiative, EAFF aims to nurture emerging talents who are driven by artistic ambition and innovation.

Awards & Prizes

Award Category

【Annual Eutopia Award】
【Best Feature Film Award】
【Best Documentary Award】
【Best Micro-documentary Award】
【Best Experimental Film Award】
【Best Super Short Film Award】
【Best Director Award】
【Best Screenplay Award】
【Best Cinematography Award】
【Best Performance Award】
【Best Editing Award】
【Special Jury Award】
【Independent Film Award】
【Cultural Bridge Award】
【Northern Ireland Star Award 】
And more

Rules & Terms

Submission Guidelines:

1. All non-English films must have English subtitles to be judged.

2. The completion date of the film should be after January 2022.

3. By submitting a film to this festival, the filmmaking team affirms that they possess full and undisputed copyright ownership of the submitted work. This includes all intellectual property rights, including but not limited to the script, visuals, music, and any other content within the film.

4. EAFF reserves the right to utilize excerpts (such as trailers, teasers, posters, or stills) from any submitted film for promotional purposes.

5. Submitted Films should have a resolution of 1920✖️1080P or higher.

6. EAFF committee reserves the right to adjust the award category for filmmakers based on the jury's evaluation and the specific circumstances of the review process.

7. EAFF focuses on supporting new directors and independent directors, as well as works by directors from challenging countries or regions. In case of special circumstances, directors can contact the organizing committee via email for further communication.

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  • Niko Michalopoulos

    We were unable to attend the Eutopia Arthouse Film Festival, but they were excellent about communicating with us, and we were grateful that they put a separate instagram post for each film shown at the festival including ours. It was nice to feel connected to what was happening from so far away.

    July 2026
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  • Darragh O'Rourke

    A truly enjoyable film festival to attend. Well organised, and an excellent atmosphere throughout!

    July 2026
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  • chen yanfei

    I’m truly grateful to the film festival for recognizing my documentary. The organizing committee was extremely attentive and responded patiently to all my emails. It’s a real shame I couldn’t attend the event in person — I’m sure it was fantastic. I hope I’ll get the chance to visit the UK next time.

    July 2026
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  • Light Streams

    Very well organized festival and good communication! I recommend!

    May 2025
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  • Sean Gunnell

    From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for honoring our film, "In Sunshine and in Shadow," with Best Performance!! We cannot thank you enough for this incredible honor. :) Cheers!!

    April 2025
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